How far is it from Lucas, IA, to Ankeny, IA, ?

The distance between Lucas, IA, and Ankeny, IA, is 56 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lucas, IA, to Ankeny, IA, ?

The drive from Lucas, IA, to Ankeny, IA, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Lucas, IA, to Ankeny, IA, ?

The fastest route from Lucas, IA, to Ankeny, IA, covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Ankeny, IA from Lucas, IA?

Ankeny, IA lies roughly to the north of Lucas, IA.

Which roads does the route from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA follow?

The drive from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA mainly follows US 65.

Which towns do you pass between Lucas, IA and Ankeny, IA?

Towns on the route from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA include Indianola, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, Altoona.

Are there charging stations between Lucas, IA and Ankeny, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 63.

Lucas, IA Ankeny, IA

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA takes about 1 h 30 min via US 65; US 69. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ackworth, IA, Indianola, IA, Ankeny, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 56 mi

1 Depart onto Division Street 1 mi
2 Continue left onto Mulberry Street 1 mi
3 Continue slightly left onto North Street 1 mi
4 Turn right 18 mi
5 Turn left 4 mi
6 Turn right 23 mi
7 Take ramp right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto John MacVicar Freeway 5 mi

9 Merge slightly right 5 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 85 yd
12 Turn straight onto East 1st Street 2 mi
13 Turn left onto Southwest School Street 1 mi
14 Arrive left onto Southwest School Street

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The return trip from Ankeny, IA to Lucas, IA covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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Charging points along the way

63 chargers

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)CCS · 4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310350 kW
Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)CCS · 10151 University Ave, Clive, IA, 50325350 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1430 1st Avenue North, Altoona, IA, 50009250 kW
DEWEY FORD POWER LINK 2CCS · 3055 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50021150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Ankeny, IA → Cambridge, IA16 mi · 25 min Ankeny, IA → Guthrie Center, IA51 mi · 1 h 25 min Ankeny, IA → Beaver, IA52 mi · 1 h 5 min Ankeny, IA → Osceola, IA60 mi · 1 h 15 min Ankeny, IA → Searsboro, IA61 mi · 1 h 15 min Ankeny, IA → Elkhart, IA9 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Lucas, IA, {fromState} to Ankeny, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Lucas, IA, {fromState} and Ankeny, IA, {toState} is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lucas, IA, {fromState} to Ankeny, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Lucas, IA, {fromState} to Ankeny, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Lucas, IA, {fromState} to Ankeny, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lucas, IA, {fromState} to Ankeny, IA, {toState} covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Ankeny, IA from Lucas, IA?: Ankeny, IA lies roughly to the north of Lucas, IA.
Which roads does the route from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA follow?: The drive from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA mainly follows US 65.
Which towns do you pass between Lucas, IA and Ankeny, IA?: Towns on the route from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA include Indianola, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, Altoona.
Are there charging stations between Lucas, IA and Ankeny, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lucas, IA to Ankeny, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 63.

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